SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Mar 16, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AT THE HALAL GRILL AND THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN COOK'S LINE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MUST SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOK'S LINE NEAR THE PREP TABLE AT THE ENTRANCE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 29, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE STORAGE SHELVING OF CLEAN STORED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ADJACENT TO THE REAR PREP AREA.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.----OBSERVED PEELING/FLAKING PIPING INSULATION ON THE WALL PIPE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ABOVE STORED FOODS. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
DAMAGED WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 16, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE BREAKFAST PASTRIES KIOSK PREP AREA.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
NOTED THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTDOORS IN THE REAR LINEN HALLWAY STORAGE WITH SEVERAL OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT PREPARE ANY FOODS IE: BLENDER FOODS, FOOD CONTACT PLASTIC WRAP WITHIN THE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN SANITIZING BUCKETS BETWEEN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE HALAL GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED TOILET PLUMBING IN THE STAFF WOMEN'S WASHROOM REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF WOMANS WASHROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE HALAL GRIP PREP. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN FROM THE HALAL GRILL PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MISSING WALL TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS IN BOTH STAFF WASHROOMS, MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 11, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE BREAKFAST PASTRIES KIOSK PREP AREA.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
NOTED THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTDOORS IN THE REAR LINEN HALLWAY STORAGE WITH SEVERAL OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT PREPARE ANY FOODS IE: BLENDER FOODS, FOOD CONTACT PLASTIC WRAP WITHIN THE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN SANITIZING BUCKETS BETWEEN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE HALAL GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED TOILET PLUMBING IN THE STAFF WOMEN'S WASHROOM REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF WOMANS WASHROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE HALAL GRIP PREP. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN FROM THE HALAL GRILL PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MISSING WALL TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS IN BOTH STAFF WASHROOMS, MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-2-2024,REPORT#2603914 NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS, REMOVE GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. TODAY(10-11-2024) WE OBSERVED TODAY EXCESS OVERFLOWING BAGS WITH GARBAGE,LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 2, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE BREAKFAST PASTRIES KIOSK PREP AREA.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED AN 8 LB COOKED WHOLE BRISKET TIGHTLY COVERED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F. DATE LABEL INDICATED A PREP DATE OF 10-1-24. BRISKET WAS NOT NOTED IN THE COOLING LOG ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, PROPER COOLING METHODS WITH TIME AND TEMPERATURES. BRISKET DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
NOTED THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTDOORS IN THE REAR LINEN HALLWAY STORAGE WITH SEVERAL OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT PREPARE ANY FOODS IE: BLENDER FOODS, FOOD CONTACT PLASTIC WRAP WITHIN THE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN SANITIZING BUCKETS BETWEEN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE HALAL GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS SANITIZING COMPARTMENT WITH A SEVERE LEAK UNDER THE BIN ONTO THE FLOOR. SINK UNABLE TO PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE THAT PROPERLY SANITIZES TO SANITIZE ALL ITEMS NORMALLY WASHED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
LEAK UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.---NOTED TOILET PLUMBING IN THE STAFF WOMEN'S WASHROOM REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF WOMANS WASHROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP PORTION AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND WITH GREASE ABSORBENT MATERIAL APPLIED BUT NOT REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS, REMOVE GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE HALAL GRIP PREP. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN FROM THE HALAL GRILL PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MISSING WALL TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS IN BOTH STAFF WASHROOMS, MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.